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Basilica Parish of Sacred Hearts of Jesus & Mary 168 Hill Street, Southampton, New York 11968
Pastoral Staff: Rev. Michael A. Vetrano, Pastor
[email protected] In Residence: Rev. Msgr. William J. Gill
John Moran, Deacon Sr. Mary Assunta Boyle, RSM, Religious Education Suzanne Marchisella, Parish & Cemetery Secretary
Mary Ann Tupper, Human Resources Jo Ann Morse, Music Director
Jack Hanlon, Liturgy Coordinator Sr. Barbara McKenna, RSM, Bereavement Coordinator
Your parish staff welcomes the opportunity to serve you. A priest will always be available for emergency sick calls. Many requests for service and information can be met during the daytime when the office is fully staffed. We suggest making appointments with the priest, deacon or other member of the parish staff since they might be engaged in other pastoral activities.
WE CELEBRATE EUCHARIST Mass Schedule
Weekends: First Saturday of the month: 8:00 AM
Saturday: 5:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:00 AM,
12:30 PM. (Spanish). 5:00 PM. Holydays:
Vigil: 7:00 PM. Holyday: 8:00 AM., 12:00 Noon
Weekdays: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday &
Friday: 12:00 Noon Tuesday 8:15 AM.
Please let us know if someone is unable to come to Church because of age or illness.
We will be happy to bring Holy Communion to them at home.
Devotions: Tuesdays: Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Novena. 8:15 AM Mass
BAPTISM: Baptisms are customarily performed on Sunday at 2:30 P.M. Prior arrangements with the parish priest or deacon must be made as far in advance as possible. The Godfather and Godmother should be practicing Catholics. Our Baptismal Program meets at 7:30 P.M. on the second Monday of each month in the Parish Center.
PENANCE: Confessions are heard on Saturdays from 4:00 - 4:45 PM. A more convenient time may be arranged with the parish priest by calling the Parish Center.
MARRIAGE: In order to prepare adequately for the life-long commitment to the Sacrament and to arrange to participate in a Marriage Preparation Program, we ask that you make arrangements with the priest or deacon of your choice at least six months prior to the date of the marriage. Because of the Sunday Mass schedule, Nuptial Masses are normally celebrated on Friday evening or Saturday. Weddings should take place in the proper parish of the bride or groom.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Our Parish Religious Education Program and Our Lady of the Hamptons Regional School strive to sup port and complement the responsibility of parents to be the primary teachers of the children they have co-created with God. Our Religious Education Program, which includes preparation for First Penance. First Eucharist and Confirmation, is a family centered, continual formation extending from Grade 1 through Grade 8. Our Ministry to high school students continues this formation for grades 9 through 12. PARISH REGISTRATION We ask that all Catholics living within the boundaries of Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Parish fill out a registration (census) form. This helps us identify and provide for the needs of our parishioners. If you are new to the parish or if you are moving, please call the Parish Office.
Parish Office Telephone: 631-283-0097 Fax: 631-283-3836
E-mail: [email protected]
New website: www.shjmbasilica.org
Hours: Monday - Friday:
9:00 am - 12:30 pm; 1:30 pm-4:00 pm Evenings: By appointment only please
Sat. & Sun.: By appointment only please
Religious Education Office: 283-0508 e-mail: [email protected] Human Resources Office: 283-6415 e-mail:[email protected] Spanish Apostolate: 283-4379 Vincentian Fathers: 287-9647 Our Lady of the Hamptons School: 283-9140 Convent: 283-9110 Sr. Kathryn Schlueter, CSJ, Principal
Human Resources of the Hamptons The Human Resources Program volunteers reach out to meet the temporal needs of the elderly, the housebound and the poor of our parish and community, Our parish Care for the Caregiver Program delivers hot meals to families in need of this kind of help on Wednesday evenings. Call the Human Resources Office (283-6415) for more information and assistance. Birthright: Birthright maintains an office at 99 W Montauk Highway. Hampton Bays. Project Rachel offers confidential and compassionate coun-seling to anyone suffering guilt after an abortion. Please call Birth-right at 728-8900 for information.
BASILICA PARISH OF SACRED HEARTS OF JESUS & MARY THIRD & FOURTH SUNDAYS OF ADVENT
DECEMBER 16 & 23 2012 Readings: Dec 16: Zep 3:14-18a; Phil 4;4-7; Lk 3:10-18 Dec. 23: Mi 5:1-4a; Heb 10:5-10; Lk 1:39-45
Mission Statement: We are a Eucharistic centered people, who by following Christ’s teaching, join together to love and serve those in spiritual and physical need in our community.
MINISTERS SCHEDULE Saturday, Dec 22 5 PM Father Dahm SERVERS A. Wesnofske E.M.’S A. Fiore, P. Madison, G. Reisig LECTOR D. Sacco Sunday, Dec 23 8 AM Father Kiernan SERVERS K. Culver, I & L Martin E.M.’S D. Gilmartin, J. McKenna, J & C Mottern J. Taranto LECTOR S. Wilson GREETERS I. Hurley, K. Moffa 9:30 AM Father Vetrano SERVERS L. Arresta, P. Bellucci, V. Ching-roa, A. Cuccia E.M.’S G. Arresta, Sr. M. Assunta, N. McCulley, M. McDonald, M. Nugent LECTOR O. Mahoney GREETERS A. Lesta, J & N McCulley 11 AM Father Vetrano SERVERS Ambrose Bros., May Bros., W. Menghini, O. Valle E.M.’S G. Bauer, V. Grattan, P. Jordan, S. McCulley, J. Neknez LECTOR P. Jordan GREETERS C. Brown, C. Butler, R. Essay 5 PM Msgr. Gill SERVERS A. O’Brien, M. Terry E.M.’S L. DeRobertis, K. Maple, K. Rossi LECTOR N. Conroy
Masses for the Week of Dec 17-23 Monday 12:00 Ann Shearin
Tuesday 8:15 Elizabeth Jannetta
Wednesday 12:00 James Hendrix
Thursday 12:00 Niels Kummer
Friday 12:00 Hedwig Backstein
Saturday 5 PM Margaret Z & Lloyd C. Taylor
Sunday 8:00 Marie & Arthur Warner
9:30 People of the Parish
11:00 Mary Steinbrecher, Edwin Freel,
Heriberto Duarte, Frankie Politi.
Mary Frey
12:30 Spanish Mass
5 PM Harry Carson
Masses for the Week of Dec 24-30
Monday 4 PM Dennis J. O’Connor
Christmas 6 PM People of the Parish
Vigil 8 PM Ethel L. & Fred M. Weinfurt
12 Mid Ernest Costa
Tuesday 8 AM William L. Zaluski, Jr. Harriet &
William Zaluski, Sr., Barbara Corwith
& Eloise Warner
9:30 People of the Parish
11:00 John Grattan, Harry Carson, Carol
Lucas
Wednesday 12:00 Dominica Lonza
Thursday 12:00 Paul & Mary McNeely, Timothy
McDonagh (L)
Friday 12:00 Mary Steinbrecher
Saturday 5 PM Robert Romanowski
Sunday 8:00 Joseph Cardaci
9:30 People of the Parish
11:00 Frankie Politi, Jeff Frank, Robert E.
Riecks
12:30 Spanish Mass
5 PM Rosario Dolce
Anyone who would like to donate Altar Candles, Wine or Altar Bread in memory of a loved one or for a special intention please call the Parish Office—283-0097 Ext. 0.
“Jesus waits for us in this sacrament of love.” - Pope John Paul II
Please join us in an hour of Eucharistic Adoration
Each Friday directly following the noon Mass
12:30-1:30 PM “Come to Me all of you who are weary and find life burdensome and I will refresh you…” “Cast all your
anxieties upon the One who cares for you…” “My peace is my gift to you…” (Mt 11:28; 5:7, Jn 14:17)
SACRIFICIAL GIVING The December 9th collection was $8864.00. The Flower Collection was $1752. The Feast of the Immaculate Conception collection was $1352.00. The 2012 Catholic Ministries Appeal total so far $47,080 in gifts and pledges, 83% of our goal. May God bless you for your continued support and generosity.
SOUTHAMPTON HOSPITAL– Dec 16—
C & J Mottern
December 23—D. Podlaski
December 30—P. Madison
HAMPTON CENTER– Dec 16– N. Conroy, S. Raynor
December 23—A. Pastoria, D. Dwyer
December 30—S. Oldakowski, A. Beatty
Rosary— December 20—M. Lane
December 27—S. Raynor
ALTARS - December—O. Nova
ALTAR LINENS: G. Bauer
HAND LINENS - Dec 17-23-– B. Medler
December 24-January 6—A. Enstine
MINISTERS SCHEDULE CHRISTMAS EVE 4 PM Father Vetrano SERVERS M. O’Connor, M. Terry, O. Valle, A. Wesnofske E.M.’S Sr. M. Assunta, G. Bauer, J. Diesing, N. McCulley, M. Nugent LECTOR J. Diesing 6 PM Msgr. Gill SERVERS ANYONE AVAILABLE E.M.’S T. Alegria, P. Madison, M. McDonald LECTOR O. Mahoney 8 PM Father Dahm SERVERS Ambrose Bros., A. O’Brien, M. Wilson E.M.’S G. Reisig, C & J Wilson LECTOR S. O’Brien CHRISTMAS MIDNIGHT Father Vetrano SERVERS May Bros. E.M.’S L. DeRobertis, M. Muller, K. Rossi, J. Taranto LECTOR S. Wilson CHRISTMAS DAY 8 AM Father Kiernan SERVERS L & I Martin E.M.’S A. Fiore, S. Oldakowski LECTOR M. Mackey 9:30 Father Vetrano SERVERS A. Cuccia, C. Oliveros E.M.’S J. Cuccia, A. Lesta LECTOR M. Mackey 11:00 Father Vetrano SERVERS L. Arresta E.M.’S S. Adelante, G. Arresta, V. Grattan, S. McCulley, L. Robins LECTOR P. Jordan Saturday, Dec 29 5 PM Msgr. Gill SERVERS A. Wesnofske E.M.’S J. Costa, M. King, G. Reisig LECTOR K. Rothwell Sunday, Dec 30 8 AM Father Vetrano SERVERS Ambrose Bros., K. Culver, I & L Martin E.M.’S T. Cavallaro, K. Duggan, D. Dwyer, L. McClain, M. Muller LECTOR M. Mackey GREETERS I. Hurley, K. Moffa 9:30 AM Father Vetrano SERVERS L. Arresta, P. Bellucci, V. Ching-roa, A. Cuccia E.M.’S G. Arresta, Sr. M. Assunta, N. McCulley, M. McDonald, M. Nugent LECTOR O. Mahoney GREETERS A. Lesta, J & N McCulley
11 AM Father Vetrano SERVERS Ambrose Bros., May Bros., W. Menghini, O. Valle E.M.’S G. Bauer, V. Grattan, P. Jordan, S. McCulley, J. Neknez LECTOR P. Jordan GREETERS C. Brown, C. Butler, R. Essay 5 PM Father Dahm SERVERS Anyone Available E.M.’S N. Conroy, L. DeRobertis, K. Rossi LECTOR S. Oldakowski
Pastor’s Column Pastor’s Column Pastor’s Column Advent, 2012 Dear Parish Family, When I was a child, the time between Thanksgiving and Christmas seemed impossibly
long. To me, Christmas was a miracle of friends and family, gifts and gatherings. A remarkable man in a red suit knew exactly what I wanted. He somehow managed to deliver
gifts to me and to every other child in the whole world all on one night. The four week wait of Advent seemed to me to be a lifetime.
Things are different now. Somehow Advent seems impossibly short. Cards to send, gifts
to buy, sales of a lifetime that must not be missed — and just four weeks in which to do it all. As a priest, there are extra prayer services to lead, homilies to write, confessions to hear, and about
15 Christmas pageants to attend. And that doesn’t even include all those shepherds and angels in my own family! Like many adults today, I still look forward to Christmas — for relief.
In the middle of all this, a commonly seen sign reminds us to keep Christ in Christmas. Now that is a good idea but for some it seems to be another task in a busy season. I have a
different take. To me, the Christmas / Advent rush is a perfect parable for life. It is the most wonderful
time of the year but in the stress and busyness it just flies by. The symbols of light and gifts and friendship are perfect signs of God’s presence but we sometimes miss their true, deep meaning.
God is so near to us but we are so occupied and preoccupied that we barely notice God’s presence. God is near to us in the people around us, in the simple joys and even sorrows of every
day, and especially in the only people who don’t seem to be caught in the rush — our children. During these Advent days, may you know the presence of God in the most unexpected
places: in the midst of frenetic preparations and in the midst of life. And keep an eye out for the
little ones – children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, students, children with parents in the mall – who are sure signs of the surprising presence of God in our midst.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Fr. Mike Vetrano
God is Near
MAKE A PLEDGE TO DEEPEN YOUR FAITH Have you noticed the cards at the base of the Advent Wreath? Each card is a pledge made by one of our parishioners to commit them-selves: 1. To a spiritual practice that will deepen their own faith. Examples are participating more fully in the mass, attending a talk, or reading a spiritual book. 2. To pray for one other person who is struggling to grow in their own faith. It’s not to late to pledge. Cards are near the wreath and in the back of our church.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ARE REGISTERED AT SACRED HEARTS OF JESUS AND MARY. REGISTRATION FORMS ARE AVAILABLE BY CALLING THE PARISH OFFICE AT 283-0097. Parents of children who will be entering first grade in September: If your child is entering the first grade and you want him/her to receive the sacraments in the parish, it is time to register them for the Religious Education Program if they are not attending Our Lady of the Hamptons or some other Catholic School. Religious Education Registration forms are now available on the parish website: www.shjmbasilica.org. Please remember that children are required to attend each year from first to eighth grades, in order to be prepared for the receiving of Confirmation in the eighth grade. Also attendance each week is a must unless the child is sick or has a good reason for missing a class. Please encourage the school and coaches not to schedule games or practices on Wednesday afternoon or evening or Sunday mornings. It is up to all of us to encourage the importance of Religious Education in our community. Please check the website for meetings and Announcements. For more information please call the Religious Education office at 631-283-0508.
OUR LADY OF THE HAMPTONS Last minute tickets for the annual Bucks for Books raffle to benefit the school programs at OLH are available at the school. The grand drawing will be held at the conclusion of the Christmas Show on Monday evening, December 17! A first prize of $15000 will make someone’s Christmas a little brighter! Tickets can be obtained at the school office or by calling 283-9140. This is one of the year’s largest fund raisers that helps to supplement the operating budget for the school.
Three hundred people crowded the OLH auditorium for the annual family Advent Service, during which the crèche and Advent wreath were blessed and the tree illuminated. Eight student lectors prepared the Scriptural reading and were supported by the Hamptones and Joyful Noise choruses as well as the Junior and Senior dance Troupes.
The Christmas musical, “everywhere….JOY!” will be presented at OLH on Sunday, December 16 at 2PM and again on Monday, December 17 at 7PM at the school. This production features three hundred students in an original script with singing, dancing and the traditional Nativity. There is no admission charged for this event.
Registration for the 2-13-2014 school year will begin immediately after the Christmas holidays. Parents who may be interested in considering pre-school at St. Rosalie’s campus, or kindergarten through grade 8 at the Southampton campus are urged to request information packets as soon as possible. Tours and interviews will be scheduled for January.
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Keeping Our History As we celebrate the first year of the dedication of SHJM as a basilica I invite everyone
to take a trip into their attics and photo albums! We would like to compile a history of
our parish through stories, pictures, news clippings, announcements, and even video.
If you have and memorable images or reminders from our history please share them
with us. You may dedicate them to our archive or simply have us copy and return the
item to you. Who knows! Maybe you have a old movie clip that will remind us all of
part of SHJM history. For information contact Fr. Mike or Gina Arresta at the rectory.
Catholic Ministries Appeal—Almost to our Goal! With just a few short weeks ago our Catholic Ministries Appeal total stands at $47,080, just a few contribu-
tors short of our goal of $54,200! We began December at just a little over $45,000 but some generous con-
tributions have brought us close to our goal. The CMA is important to our diocese because it funds much
needed programs in Catholic Charities, the education of new Priests and Deacons, and support for our
schools. It is important to our parish because when we reach our goal we earn a substantial rebate to use
right here in our own ministries. Making our goal this year will bring more than $10,000 back here to Sacred
Hearts. Could you be the one to put us over the top with a generous Christmas gift to the appeal? Make a
contribution today and help us reach our goal!
Watch Special EWTN Christmas Programming! Join EWTN Global Catholic Network in celebrating the birth of the
Christ Child. EWTN is proud to bring you LIVE Christmas Eve and
Christmas Day Masses from Rome and the Basilica of the National
Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC, as well as
inspiring musical performances, animated features, specials for
children and teens, and new holiday presentations the whole family will
enjoy. Watch EWTN on Channel 135 (Cablevision), or 370 (Direct TV).
December 16—Third Sunday of Advent Years ago, the trick question on religion quizzes would be to name all the liturgical colors, or
the colors of the vestments worn at Mass. Rose is a color seldom seen, used at most two days a
year. Today, "Gaudete Sunday," is one of those days. The name of the day is drawn from an
opening verse in the old Latin Mass texts: Gaudete is Latin for "Rejoice!" This year's Gospel
certainly reflects that mood as Elizabeth feels her infant within her leaping for joy at the
presence of Mary. Mary's visit to her aged cousin is an act of compassion between women, as
two kinswomen who are bearing children into the world share their joy.
Some churches retain the custom of having the priest wear rose vestments today, and many
will use a rose candle in the Advent wreath. Violet is the official color for Advent and Lent,
but many parishes employ different hues for each season, trying to keep them distinct. In
medieval times, dye was costly, and poor parishes used unornamented plain cloth for
vestments. Dyes were expensive and some colors, particularly purple, difficult to achieve. In
England, purple dye was made from mollusks, yielding at best a deep indigo or blue and not
the desired violet. Thus, the color of Advent in the British Isles has long been a deep blue,
reminding many people of Mary's presence at the heart of the Advent mystery. That theology
is largely unplanned: it's all because of the clams! --James Field, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.
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December 23—Fourth Sunday of Advent In ancient pagan Rome, these days in mid-December were a time for general slacking off at
work and far too much rejoicing. The period of leisure after the harvest and a whole cluster of
pagan festivals were a force for the church to reckon with. The Saturnalia, breaking out on
December 17, was a time of high living and loose morals. Christians were advised by their
bishops to drop out of the mayhem and do some serious fasting. A famous church council at
Saragossa in Spain made a season of fasting mandatory from December 17 to December 23,
exactly coinciding with the Saturnalia. The bishops at that time were perhaps less concerned
with preparing for Christmas than with resisting the kind of loose living going on.
Modern times have restored a bit of the Saturnalia spirit to our culture, so that a general
period of partying with a vague connection to religion is now upon us. How does a Christian
keep balance? The practice of charity by remembering the poor in our gift‑giving, of
hospitality in finding a place at our holiday tables for the poor and lonely, and of daily prayer
in the home and at church are great helps. Although Advent is not a penitential season like
Lent, it is a time for making room in our lives for what matters most. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Advent Reconciliation The Parish Family of Sacred Hearts will join with churches
throughout our diocese to offer a day of reconciliation on
Monday December 17 from 3 to 8 PM in our Church. During
this time our priests will be available to hear confessions and
celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation. It is wonderful way
to prepare for the great feast of Christmas by receiving this
sacrament of God’s healing love.
Date: Monday December 17
Time: 3 PM to 8 PM
Christmas Pageant Our Parish Religious Education Christmas Pageant will take place on Wednesday, December 19 at 7 PM in our basilica church. Come as our young people celebrate the story of Christmas.
Christmas Masses — Plan Ahead Monday, December 24
4:00 PM Family Christmas Mass—Fr. Mike
6:00 PM Mass—Msgr. William Gill
8:00 PM Mass — Fr. Paul Dahm
Midnight Mass — Fr. Mike Vetrano
JANUARY 1—MARY, HOLY MOTHER OF GOD Monday, December 31
5 PM Vigil Mass—Father Mike
Tuesday, January 1
8 AM—Father Gill
12 Noon—Father Dahm
Christmas Day — December 25
8:00 AM Mass — Fr. Ed Kiernan
9:30 AM Mass — Fr. Mike Vetrano
11:00 AM Mass — Fr. Mike Vetrano
12:30 PM Mass — Fr. Steve Grozio (Spanish)
PARISH PROGRAMS
FRANCISCANS The Secular Franciscans meet on the third Sunday of the month, after the 11 AM mass in the Parish
Center. Would you like to know what we are all about? Please come to our meeting. Bring a bag lunch
and we will supply the coffee.
BIBLE STUDY
Bible Study Group meets on Tuesdays at 1 PM in the upper meeting room of the Parish
Center. All are welcome!
SPIRITUAL BOOK GROUP
The Spiritual Book Group has resumed . Meetings are Tuesdays at 1 PM in Room 1 of the Parish
Center. New members are always welcome.
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Many thanks to the Knights of Columbus for selling our Christmas Cards for the benefit of our
The Knights of Columbus is the world’s largest lay Catholic, family-service organization. It was founded in Connecticut in 1882 on four principles: Charity, Unity, Fraternity & Patriotism. Locally, Knights of Columbus Council #1967 serves the parishes of Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary and Our Lady of Poland. The group donates to both churches, the Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and many other local charities. For more information on the Knights of Columbus and how to join please call 287-3545.
WE PRAY FOR OUR BELOVED SICK
Winnie Chin John Bishop Jeff Grattan Grace McNamara Robert O’Shea Gene Travers, Jr. Gerard Murphy Suzanne Parillo Louis Parillo Jean Kearns Gwendolyn Porter John Cuccia, Sr. Eileen Finlay Annie Murphy Daniel Sheerin Stan Witkowski Anne O’Brien Anna Norsic Susan McLane Gioscia
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loved one or for a special intention by filling out a Flower donation
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¡Alégrense siempre en el Señor!- ¡El Señor victorioso ya está en medio de nosotros, llenándose de regocijo y danzando de alegría! Jesús se alegra en su nacimiento, a través de su madre María. Él se gloría en hacerse uno de los nuestros. Él recibe jubiloso nuestra respuesta a la Buena Nueva proclamada por Juan Bautista: bautismo con agua y bautismo con el Espíritu Santo y fuego. Este baño nos da un lugar seguro en el pueblo de Dios. El Señor viene: Emmanuel, Sabiduría, Señor Poderoso, Rama de Jesé, Llave de David, Anhelo de las Naciones. ¡Griten de alegría!Texto: Philip J. Sandstrom, STD © 2000, OCP. Derechos
reservados.
El Bautismo que Realizará el Mesías - Hoy se palpa la alegría del pueblo que vislumbra el cumplimiento de las promesas que Dios le ha hecho a través de la presencia de Juan el Bautista. Juan responde e interpreta sabiamente las preguntas que otros le hacen, pero su sabiduría provoca que muchos se cuestionen si él es el Mesías; obviamente, también aclara rápidamente que no lo es, explicando que su bautismo con agua es diferente al bautismo que realizará el Mesías, el don de Sí mismo, el Espíritu Santo.By Juan J. Sosa, Pbro., from Liturgia y Canción 2013© 2012, OCP. All rights reserved
Gaudete - Hoy es domingo Gaudete ("alégrense", que viene de la primera palabra de la antífona de entrada en latín). Se enciende el cirio de color rosa y también se puede usar la casulla de color rosa, indicando que el tiempo de espera está por terminar. Las oraciones y las lecturas (incluso el salmo responsorial) de hoy están repletos de la emoción y alegría y nos anuncian que nuestra salvación está muy cerca. El profeta Zefanías y san Pablo nos exhortan a que nos alegremos en Dios-con-nosotros: Emmanuel. Pero a la vez, en el Evangelio, Juan el Bautista hace exhortaciones para vivir en este reino de salvación.By Pedro Rubalcava, from Liturgia y
Canción 2007© 2006, OCP. All rights reserved
Intenciones del Papa para Diciembre General: Para que los migrantes sean acogidos en todo el mundo con generosidad y amor auténtico,especialmente por las comunidades cristianas. Misionera: Para que Cristo se revele a toda la humanidad con la luz que emana de Belén y se refleja en el rostro de la Iglesia.
Misas Para la Navidad Lunes, 24 de diciembre 6:00 PM – Greenport - Misa 7:00 PM – Montauk - Misa 7:30 PM - Hampton Bays - Misa 9:30 PM – East Hampton - Misa 10:00 PM – Bridgehampton – Misa Martes, 25 de diciembre 12:30 PM – Southampton – Misa 7:00 PM – Riverhead – Misa
Misas Para el Año Nuevo
Lunes, el 31 de Diciembre 7:00 PM – East Hampton – Misa 7:00 PM – Riverhead - Misa 9:30 PM – Southampton - Misa Martes, 1º de Enero 6:00 PM – Greenport – Misa
Rincón de Información
El Asesor de Inmigración de Caridades Católicas En el Apostolado Hispano el jueves, 10 deenero, de las 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Curso Pre-Bautismal Domingo, 30 de diciembre, a la 1:30 PM en el Apostolado Hispano o a las 5 PM en la iglesia en East Hampton. Favor de llevar la copia del acta de nacimiento del niño. Comunidad de Oración para Adultos y Familias Los martesa las 7:30 PM en la iglesia Horas de Oficina en el Apostolado Hispano Martes, miércoles, jueves y viernes de las 2-4 PM. Requisitos para el Bautismo de un Niño Curso: Para bautizar a su hijo, es necesario que los padres y padrinos asistan al curso pre-bautismal. Traiga consigo el acto de nacimiento del niño. Padrinos: Debe escoger a los padrinos conscientes de los requisitos. Los padrinos tienen que haber recibido sus tres sacramentos de iniciación (Bautismo, Primera Comunión y confirmación) y deben poder comulgar, es decir no deben estar viviendo en unión libre o casados por civil nada más, El padrino (madrina) debe ser un(a) soltero(a) o debe ser casado por la iglesia. Permisos: Si viven afuera de la zona servida por el Apostolado Hispano, necesitan una carta de su párroco.